And she will stop at nothing to marry Cuthbert.

But this is not what I came to see you about, Mr.Jennings.

You asked my permission to go over my house at Rexton ?" "I did.

And I was coming to-day to get the permission confirmed." "Then I am sorry to say you cannot go over it." "Why not ?" asked Jennings, wondering why Lord Caranby had changed his mind--a thing he rarely did.

"I only want to--" "Yes! Yes!" Caranby waved his hand impatiently, "but the fact is, the house has been burnt down." "Burnt down--at Rexton!" cried Jennings, jumping from his seat.
"Yes.